Khatron Ke Khiladi is India’s top stunt-based reality show, and it has been around since 2008, when Akshay Kumar hosted the show. KKK became an instant success as it was a new concept which viewers loved, and then there was Akshay Kumar, whose action and stunt personality resonated with the show. Overall, KKK became the most-watched adventure program on Indian Television.
This show is inspired by the American show Fear Factor, and then the creative team added an Indian twist to the show for more hype. KKK has completed 14 seasons, with several celebrities being a part of this show. If you have always loved watching KKK and want a recap of all seasons, you are in the right place.
We are here with the complete list, winner, host, and location of Khatron Ke Khiladi from season 1 to season 14. Let’s get started:
1. KKK Season 1 – Fear Factor
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2008 | Akshay Kumar | Nethra Raghuraman | Urvashi Sharma | South Africa |
Season 1 of KKK was hosted by Akshay Kumar, and the winner was Nethra Raghuraman. Runner-up for the season was Urvashi Sharma. The first season gained traction with immense TRP. You know why? There were many fun moments, like the novelty of seeing Indian celebrities doing stunts like handling snakes, heights, water-based challenges, and so on. All these things were fresh for Indian TV, and viewers often remember the nervous contestants in the first week of this new stunt-based reality show.
2. KKK Season 2 – Fear Factor
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2009 | Akshay Kumar | Anushka Manchanda | Jesse Randhawa | South Africa |
Anushka Manchanda won season 2, but the audience was amazed by the fact that she is more known for her singing, yet she handled physically demanding stunts better than anyone else. The contestant had to cross high wires and platforms in many challenging stunts, and Anushka did it perfectly with her struggle and determination.
3. KKK Season 3 – Fear Factor
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2010 | Priyanka Chopra | Shabir Ahluwalia | Ritwik Bhattacharya | Cape Town, South Africa |
The third season of KKK was unique as the new host, Priyanka Chopra, replaced Akshay Kumar for this season, and she brought new and fiery energy. Shabbir Ahluwalia emerged as the winner while Ritwik Bhattacharya became the runner-up. During the underwater stunt, Shabbir remained calm while others panicked, which earned him appreciation.
4. KKK Season 4 – Torchaar 4
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2011 | Akshay Kumar | Aarti Chhabria | Mauli Dave | South Africa |
In the fourth season, Akshay Kumar returned to keep the energy going. Actress Aarti Chhabria proved her dedication by performing consistently well and winning the trophy; meanwhile, the singer Mauli Dave became the runner-up for this season. The dramatic moment of this season was during the insect stunt when Mauli nearly fainted but carried on bravely, which made this episode memorable.
5. KKK Season 5 – Darr Ka Blockbuster
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2014 | Rohit Shetty | Rajneesh Duggal | Gurmeet Choudhary | South Africa
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This was Rohit Shetty’s first season as host, and his action-packed style matched the show perfectly. Rajneesh Duggal, a model and actor, became the champion, while Gurmeet Choudhary stood as runner-up. A fiery stunt involving fire hoops and jumps became a highlight, as Rajneesh completed it with determination.
6. KKK Season 6 – Darr ka Blockbuster Returns
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2015 | Rohit Shetty | Aashish Chaudhary | Mejyang Chang | South Africa |
Compared to previous seasons, Darr ka Blockbuster Returns was tougher and challenging. The show makers featured fire, water, and creepy stunts to dare contestants. Ashish Chaudhary’s presence of mind and calmness helped him become the champion, while Mehyang Chang performed competitively in every situation but became a runner-up. Mejyang’s humorous reactions become the fan-favourite despite finishing second.
7. KKK Season 7 – Kabhi पीड़ा Kabhi कीड़ा in Argentina
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2016 | Arjun Kapoor | Sidharth Shukla | Sana Saeed | Argentina |
This season brought fresh locations, a new host, and lots of exciting stunts to keep fans hooked to TV screens. Arjun Kapoor hosted season 7 with a youthful touch. Sidharth Shukla, who is known for his strength and humour, became the champion; meanwhile, Sana Saeed became the runner-up. What made this season entertaining was Sidharth’s jokes during stressful stunts, which added lighter moments.
8. KKK Season 8 – Pain in Spain
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2017 | Rohit Shetty | Shantanu Maheshwari | Hina Khan | Spain |
The eighth season brought back the action and drama with host Rohit Shetty at a new location, Spain. Daring tasks with scenic locations where Dancer Shantanu Maheshwari’s agility and balance worked in his favour, making him the champion; meanwhile, Hina Khan became the runner-up. The fun highlight was during the stunt on moving platforms. Shantanu’s natural rhythm stood out, while Hina impressed everyone with determination.
9. KKK Season 9 – Jigar pe Trigger
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2019 | Rohit Shetty | Punit Pathak | Aditya Narayan | Argentina |
Choreographer Punit Pathak emerged victorious after completing high-risk stunts with finesse. Singer Aditya Narayan was the runner-up, impressing with his courage. A highlight was a breath-holding underwater task that tested stamina. Rohit Shetty’s fiery one-liners and encouragement added to the season’s thrill.
10. KKK Season 10 – Jahaan Darr Lega Class Aura Dega Trass
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2020 | Rohit Shetty | Karishma Tanna | Karan Patel | Bulgaria |
Season 10 tested contestants through new fears using icy water, height-based tasks, and creepy crawlies, where Karishma Tanna’s will and determination won the show and audience hearts. The fun moment was when contestants performed during freezing conditions with low visibility. Karishma didn’t give up and continued.
11. KKK Season 11 – Darr Vs. Dare
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2021 | Rohit Shetty | Arjun Bijlani | Divyanka Tripathi | Cape Town, Africa |
This season saw a nail-biting finale, with Arjun Bijlani winning by just 20 seconds over Divyanka Tripathi. On the other hand, Divyanka earned praise for her courage and became one of the most loved contestants ever.
12. KKK Season 12 – Bach ke Kahan Jayega? Khatra Kahin se Bhi Aayega
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2022 | Rohit Shetty | Tushar Kalia | Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu) | Cape Town, South Africa |
Dancer Tushar Kalia won the show and the hearts of the audience through stamina, skills, and sheer dedication. Meanwhile, social media influencer Mr. Faisu impressed everyone even though he came second. The fun moments were Rohit Shetty pulling pranks on contestants and guest stars from Bollywood promoting movies.
13. KKK Season 13 – Iss Baar Har Level, Darr Next Level
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2023 | Rohit Shetty | Dino James | Arjit Taneja | Cape Town, South Africa |
Rapper Dino James became the surprise winner, showing calmness and focus under extreme pressure. Actor Arjit Taneja was the runner-up. The “Next Level” theme came alive with stunts that pushed contestants harder, including height jumps into water and rotating platforms.
14. KKK Season 14 – Darr Ki Nayi Kahaaniyaan In Romania
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner Up | Shoot Location |
| 2024 | Rohit Shetty | Karan Veer Mehra | Krishna Shroff | Romania |
The latest season moved to Romania for a fresh backdrop and new challenges. Viewers this time loved the consistency of the winner of this season, Karan Veer Mehra, while Krishna Shroff impressed everyone with tough competition. The fun moments were camaraderie among contestants like Asim Riaz, Shalin Bhanot, and Karishma during travel shows, where off-screen laughter balanced the stunt fears.